Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

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This reef-dwelling fish is known for its bright yellow body. It is a popular aquarium fish and is exported in great numbers from Hawaii for this purpose. It spawns primarily during the full moon. Although males can become territorial, the yellow tang is sometimes known to live in small groups.

These fish look very similar to the juvenile stage of blue tangs, but blue tangs turn blue and get quite a bit larger, where yellow tangs retain their bright yellow color and stay fairly small.

A Note From The Caretaker

"These fish are lawnmowers! Any thread of algae is quickly eaten. They spend large portions of their day picking at the rocks.
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Did You Know?

This reef-dwelling fish is known for its bright yellow body.

Diet

The yellow tang primarily feeds on algae.

Size

The yellow tang is commonly 7 inches long.

Range

This fish is found in the Pacific Ocean around the Hawaiian Islands and in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.